Blackphone BP1 16GB 4G Black smartphone
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1. Blackphone to the Disconnect me VPN servers thus protecting it from local monitoring via a non secured WiFi location or other local monitoring The traffic is not protected once it leaves the VPN servers on the way to from the destination server 5 6 Tap the Secure Wireless app Read the introduction dialog box Take the brief tour that explains what SW is and how it works You can re take the tour at any time via Menu gt Retake Tour If you are on a secure wireless network such as your home or office tap the menu button three vertical squares in the top right corner of the screen then tap Trusted Networks and tap the TRUST button on the lower right That will turn SW off so you don t waste your transfer allocation If you are on an untrusted wireless network you may still choose to turn SW off by tapping the button in the center If you tap the white button in the center to connect you will get a dialog reminding you about the details You will then need to trust the application to allow it to intercept all network traffic SW will state Connecting for a few seconds then the center button will turn green and you will have a tiny key in the notification bar at the top If you swipe down you will have options related to SW in your notification list such as Disconnect Secure Wireless Connected to VPN SpiderOak Blackphone Edition IMPORTANT N2. The getting started guide at https my blackphone ch and the other articles in https support blackphone ch customer portal topics 660710 activation wizard are also great resources to reference Whatisthe Activation Wizard The Activation Wizard is an exclusive Blackphone application that guides the user step by step through the set up process of the phone The application will help to setup security features such as device encryption and PIN Password In addition Activation Wizard helps to setup the Silent Phone Silent Text and Disconnect applications How Activation Wizard Works Activation Wizard will be launched automatically the first time the user switches on the Blackphone as well asimmediately after entering the SIM card PIN code The Activation Wizard includes 7 different steps to help the user configure the Blackphone Setting up Activation Wizard e Step 1 Language selection If the user does not insert a SIM card the default language will be English If the user inserts a SIM card before switching the device on the language will automatically be set to the language corresponding BLACKPHONE USER GUIDE 4 92 olackohone to the SIM Further support https support blackphone ch customer portal articles 1638936 what should i see when i turn on blackphone the first time Step 2 PIN Password set up The user must set up a PIN code different than the SIM PIN code or a Password t
3. e Half yellow shield means the app is running under user customized settings where some permissions are allowed and some are not BLACKPHONE USER GUIDE 13 92 olackohone Empty black shield means the app is running under NO restrictions and has full access to all data This is the lower level of protection available no protection By clicking on the shield next to a specific app you can also change the level of protection Troubleshooting note If you choose to install an app store then install an app which crashes when you try to run it the first place to check is the Security Center If your Security Center settings prevent the app from having access to data it needs to run it may crash For example a bar code scanner app may crash if it does not have camera access which it does NOT get by default Blackphone Remote Wipe What is Remote Wipe Remote Wipe is Blackphone s exclusive application that gives the user peace of mind by allowing him her to control his her data from anywhere in the world With Remote Wipe the user can power off the Blackphone kill sensitive applications using the Brace for Impact feature or even wipe the device data remotely simply by way of a few clicks on the Blackphone website https manage blackphone ch How Remote Wipe Works Using Remote Wipe is easy You must first set up the application by clicking on the Remote Wipe icon in your Blackphon
4. screens Double tap Tap quickly twice on a webpage or other screen to zoom For example double tap a webpage in Browser to zoom in and double tap again to zoom out Pinch In some apps you can zoom in and out by placing two fingers on the screen at once and pinching them together to zoom out or spreading them apart to zoom in Rotate the screen In most applications the orientation of the screen rotates with your device as you turn it This does not work on the main home screen You can disable or enable this behavior in the Display section of your device s system settings BLACKPHONE USER GUIDE 1 RR olsckphone Important Areas of the Touchscreen Status icons top of screen are used to display the current status of your device s network connections battery level volume and system time Signal Display Legend R Roaming G GPRS 3G UMTS E Edge H HSDPA H HSDPA 4G LTE All Apps bottom center home screen Tap this to see all of your apps and widgets To open an application or widget tap its icon Improving Battery Life The battery icon in the status bar shows the remaining amount of battery power To extend the battery life of your Blackphone go to Settings in the applications area and click on Display Set the brightness of your screen and the display sleep time the point of time at which the display will turn off due to inactivity to a reasonable level You can also make more advanc
5. all posted and spoken instructions regarding in air use of mobile electronic devices Hazardous environments Do not operate your Blackphone in areas where a spark could ignite a fire or explosion This includes gas petrol stations Follow posted signs regarding mobile phone use e Operating distance While operating your 1 5em from your body Blackphone maintain a distance of e Safe volumes To prevent possible hearing loss do not listen to audio on your Blackphone at high volume levels for long periods of time BLACKPHONE USER GUIDE 24 RR olsckphone Preventing Damage Use your Blackphone only with the stock battery There is a risk of explosion if the battery is replaced with an incorrect type Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions on the battery Use only the power adapter provided with your Blackphone manufactured by PHIHONG model number PSAIO5R 0500 Input 100 240V 0 3A 50 60Hz 12 15VA Output 5V 1 0A MAX Please use USB 2 0 or higher to connect to your device When traveling be sure to use the proper country or region power adapter when charging your Blackphone to prevent damage Avoid exposing your Blackphone to liquids and heat sources These can cause serious damage to your device or cause the device s battery to explode Handle your Blackphone with care Dropping your Blackphone may crack the display or cause other d
6. combination with any hardware or software provided by a third party that the operation of any software will be uninterrupted or error free or that any defects in the software are correctable or will be corrected Warranties if any covering third party software and services are the sole responsibility of the makers and providers of such software and services The terms and conditions of bundled applications shall govern your use of such applications and services This Limited Warranty does not cover a normal wear and tear including without limitation wear and tear of camera lenses batteries or displays b defects caused by rough handling including without limitation defects caused by sharp items by bending compressing or dropping etc or c defects or damage caused by misuse of the Product including use that is contrary to the instructions provided by SGP e g as set out in the Product s user guide or d defects or damaged caused by a malfunction of the included or user installed software even if its source is SGP the user or a third party and or e other acts beyond the reasonable control of SGP This Limited Warranty does not cover defects or alleged defects caused by the fact that the Product was used with or connected to any product accessory software and or service not manufactured or supplied by SGP or was used otherwise than for its intended use Defects can be caused by viruses from your or from a third party s un
7. new or re conditioned Your Product may contain country specific elements including software If the Product has been re exported from its original destination country to another country BLACKPHONE USER GUIDE 31 RR olsckphone the Product may contain country specific elements that are not considered to be a defect under this Limited Warranty Limitation of SGP s Liability This Limited Warranty is your sole and exclusive remedy against SGP and SGP s sole and exclusive liability in respect of defects in your Product This Limited Warranty replaces all of other SGP s warranties and liabilities whether oral written non mandatory statutory contractual in tort or otherwise including without limitation and where permitted by applicable law any implied conditions warranties or other terms as to satisfactory quality or fitness for purpose However this Limited Warranty shall neither exclude nor limit i any of your legal statutory rights under the applicable national laws or ii any of your rights against the seller of the Product To the extent permitted by applicable law s SGP does not assume any liability for loss of or damage to or corruption of data for any loss of profit loss of use of Products or functionality loss of business loss of contracts loss of revenues or loss of anticipated savings increased costs or expenses or for any indirect loss or damage consequential loss or damage or special loss or d
8. or reset your password with your email address Login name Enter password Confirm Password Enter a valid email address Have an account Login now e Name your Blackphone We ask the user for a device name to identify it within the management portal A single user can manage multiple Blackphones all of these will be listed in the portal e Once registration is completed the user can chose which applications will be killed when using the Brace for Impact feature Once Remote Wipe is setup this screen will appear when you click on the corresponding icon BLACKPHONE USER GUIDE 16 aa 4 11 45am O Remote Wipe Select the applications you would like to force to quit when you use the Brace for Impact function on the Remote Wipe website We suggest applications which contain sensitive information or which are logged in such as messaging and email apps APPLICATIONS Android Keyboard AOSP LA Android Live Wallpapers i 3 Android System Basic Daydreams J Managing your Blackphone 92 olackohone Managing your Blackphone is guite easy Simply go to https manage blackphone ch log in and click on the device you want to manage A simple interface will offer you three different actions you can perform Device Wipe Brace for Impact and Power Off e Device Wipe allows you to remotely wipe all the information on the device Please card ta
9. remote wipe If you haven t yet configured remote wipe the Security Center will show an option to do so labeled as Remote Wipe not enabled To configure remote wipe click on it and follow the steps described in the Remote Wipe application later in this document Read basic information on the Security Center Glossary This area contains valuable information about basic security under Glossary This includes information about how the security center works as well as how to protect yourself and your data BLACKPHONE USER GUIDE 11 92 blackphone APPLICATION GROUP SCREENS O Al 10 37 Pm M Security Center PHONE INFO CONTACTS LOCATION Applications with access to your contacts APPLICATIONS _ Android Keyboard AOSP S com android inputmethod latin Bluetooth Share com android bluetooth Browser com android browser Calendar com android calendar 09 Camera com android camera2 Contacts com android contacts a Contacts Storage com android providers contacts Dialer com android dialer Swiping left and right from the INTRO screen you will get to the APPLICATION GROUP SCREENS in which you will see list of applications grouped by the sensitive information they can access e Blackphone applications preloaded with Blackphone Phone Info applications with access to your personal data e Contacts applications with access to your contacts e Location applications
10. OTE Your SpiderOak Hive is READ ONLY from your Blackphone You can read documents in your Hive but only if you ve already added an app store and an app that can read a document You can t backup Blackphone to your Hive you can t backup Blackphone in general either A SpiderOak passcode is an extra layer of security for the app itself similar to the lock screen for the phone BLACKPHONE USER GUIDE 21 RR olackohone Q I ve added a file in my Hive but do not see it on my Blackphone How do refresh the screen A You must move to another top level screen a device settings etc then back to Hive to refresh We are working on a refresh button for all folder screens for a future release Kismet Smarter WiFi Manager Smarter WiFi Manager manages your Blackphone s WiFi connection by automatically learning where you use certain networks WiFi is only enabled when you areina location you have previously used WiFi increasing battery life security and privacy Smarter WiFi Manager aims to be smart in general it should be invisible and will manage your WiFi state in the background Airplane mode and WiFi Tethering modes are detected and respected when in these modes Smarter WiFi Manager will get out of your way https www kismetwireless net android swm K 9 Mail for Blackphone K 9 Mail for Blackphone is a customized version of the extremely popular open source K 9 email client The Blackph
11. RR blackphone SGP Technologies SA Blackphone BP1 USER GUIDE version 1 2 92 blackphone Blackphone BP1 Device Layout 6 Back cover removal slot D On Off Button Flash O Front camera G Earphone plug Rear camera 4 Volume Micro USB Port Volume D Speaker 6 Microphone BLACKPHONE USER GUIDE 1 RR olsckphone Technical Specifications SCREEN Screen Size 4 7 1280 720 Technology IPS HD Capacitive gt 4 point multi touch CAMERAS Main camera 8MP AF auto focus with LED flash Front camera 5MP CONNECTIVITY Single micro SIM slot Bluetooth Class 4 0 LE WiFi 802 11b g n Micro USB 3 5mm audio jack DIMENSIONS Approximately 141 x 69 x 9 mm rear camera housing is an additional 2 mm WEIGHT Approximately 119 grams or 4 2 ounces HARDWARE Processor NVIDIA Tegra 4i Quad core 2GHz System on Chip RAM 1GB LPDDR3 STORAGE 16GB on board storage Single microSD slot 128GB max DATA NETWORK Rest Of World Region1 North America Region2 GSM 850 900 1800 1900 MHz GSM 850 900 1800 1900 MHz HSPA WCDMA 850 900 1900 2100 HSPA WCDMA 850 1700 1900 2100 MHz 42 Mbps MHz 42 Mbps LTE FDD bands 3 7 20 Cat 3100 Mbps LTE FDD bands 4 7 17 Cat 3100 Mbps LTE Cat 4 150 Mbps under development SENSORS Gravity sensor light sensor proximity sensor magnetic sensor GPS ENERGY Lithium Polymer Battery 2000mAh 92 blackphone Basic Operatio
12. amage By purchasing and using this Product you agree to indemnify and hold harmless SGP Technologies SA and its subsidiaries successors and assigns against all damages of any kind arising from its use of bundled apps and services To the extent permitted by applicable law SGP s liability shall be limited to the purchase value of the Product The above limitations shall not apply in case of gross negligence or intentional misconduct of SGP or in case of death or personal injury resulting from SGP s proven negligence To the extent permitted by applicable law any disputes arising under this Limited Warranty shall be resolved by binding arbitration between SGP and you NOTE SGP strongly encourages you to familiarize yourself with the user guide and instructions provided with and for the Product Please also note that the Product may contain high precision displays camera lenses and other such parts which could be scratched or otherwise damaged if not handled very carefully BLACKPHONE USER GUIDE 32 RR olackohone SUPPORT CONTACT INFORMATION For more information please visit https support blackphone ch BLACKPHONE USER GUIDE 33
13. amage If you do drop your phone use caution while checking for cracked or broken glass Emergency Calling Your Blackphone must be powered on and located within a mobile carrier s service area in order to place an emergency call A SIM card or mobile carrier subscription may not be required in order to place emergency calls BLACKPHONE USER GUIDE 25 92 blackphone EU Regulatory Conformance This product complies with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the following Directives and carries the CE mark accordingly RATTE Directive 1999 5 EC and RoHS Recast Directive 2011 65 EU The Declaration of Conformity made under Directive 1999 5 EC HG nr 88 2003 is available for viewing at the following location in the EU community httos www blackphone ch go conformity X C 0700 BLACKPHONE USER GUIDE 26 92 blackphone FCC Regulations This mobile phone complies with part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission s rules and regulations Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules and regulations this mobile phone has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmf
14. ary replacing the Product in accordance with this Limited Warranty unless otherwise required by law This Limited Warranty is only valid and enforceable in the country where you have purchased the Product provided that SGP has intended the Product for sale in that country Some limitations to the warranty service may apply because of country specific elements in the Products Warranty Period The warranty period starts at the time of Product s original purchase by the first end user The Product may consist of several different parts and different parts may be covered by a different warranty period hereinafter Warranty Period SGP warrants the Product against defects for a period of twelve months from the date of purchase by the original end user purchaser except where prohibited by applicable law This warranty is nontransferable and is limited to the original purchaser This warranty gives you specific legal rights you may also have other rights that vary under local laws As far as your national laws permit the Warranty Period will not be extended or renewed or otherwise affected due to subsequent resale or SGP authorized repair or replacement of the Product However part s repaired or replacement products issued during the Warranty Period will be warranted for the remainder of the original Warranty Period or for sixty 60 days from the date of repair or replacement whichever is longer How to Obtain Warrant
15. authorized access to services other accounts computer systems or networks This unauthorized access can take place through hacking password mining or through a variety of other means BLACKPHONE USER GUIDE 30 RR blackphone 5 This Limited Warranty does not cover defects caused by the fact that the battery has been short circuited or by the fact that the seals of the battery enclosure or the cells are broken or show evidence of tampering or by the fact that the battery has been used in equipment other than those for which it has been specified 6 This Limited Warranty is not enforceable if the Product has been opened modified or repaired by anyone other than an authorized service center if itis repaired using unauthorized spare parts or if the Product s serial number the mobile accessory date code or the IMEI number has been removed erased defaced altered or are illegible in any way This shall be determined at the sole discretion of SGP 7 This Limited Warranty is not enforceable if the Product has been exposed to moisture to dampness or to extreme thermal or environmental conditions or to rapid changes in such conditions to corrosion to oxidation to spillage of food or liquid or to influence from chemical products Other Important Notices A third party independent operator provides the SIM card and cellular and or other network or system on which the Product operates Therefore SGP is no
16. detects when the call starts initiates a cryptographic key agreement between the two callers and then proceeds to encrypt and decrypt the voice data packets on the fly Key negotiations are purely peer to peer through the media stream The encryption keys are destroyed at the end of the call Video Tutorial http youtu be v efcAaYZ9Q Silent Text Silent Text is a secure instant messaging application that allows you security and governance over content delivered across the Silent Network to other subscribers Video Tutorial http youtu be UBS5i wYR5zw Silent Contacts Silent Contacts is a secure encrypted alternative to the native Android People application on your Blackphone Silent Contacts lets you access your contacts and call log The app can be locked and password protected using Silent Circle s KeyManager giving you added control over your privacy Silent Contacts can also import and encrypt your existing contacts Tutorial http youtu be HOsKKsOGx60Q BLACKPHONE USER GUIDE 20 RR blackphone For more help with Silent Circle Mobile please see the link below https silentcircle com support Disconnect Secure Wireless The first time you access Disconnect Secure Search you will see a short introduction You will then be able to use Disconnect me to search securely and privately The Disconnect me VPN Virtual Private Network encrypts data traffic from your
17. e Silent Circle Mobile Overview section on page 20 Blackphone Security Center The mec Blackphone Security Center is an application that provides a user friendly central hanism to control which personal data or resources can be accessed by the appl ications running on the device Additionally the Security Center helps the user configure the basic security settings for the device Righ tout of the box Blackphone Security Center comes configured with Default Privacy Settings Under these settings all the NEW applications installed by the user BLACKPHONE USER GUIDE 9 92 olackohone will NOT have access to private sensitive information such as user location contacts messages or device settings To modify this default behavior or explore new configurations allowing access to your data by different applications open the Blackphone Security Center by clicking on the shield icon on the main desktop labeled as Security Center The security center app is divided in different tabs or screens that help the user to easily set up the security privacy configuration of the device INTRO SCREEN Appears the first time the application is launched ONE RON M Security Center INTRO BLACKPHONE PHONE INFO When you enable default privacy settings we limit newly installed applications so that they cannot access personal information like location email and contacts To change these setting
18. e Once the initial setup has been performed you can go to https manage blackphone ch to manage your Blackphone and power it off close some applications selected during setup or wipe the data on the device setting up Remote Wipe e Click on the Remote Wipe icon on your Homescreen e Create a Device Password which is a specific password to identify the Blackphone device you want to manage The minimum password size is 12 characters Please note that for security this password cannot be retrieved if you lose or forget it BLACKPHONE USER GUIDE 14 92 blackphone aa F 7 11 31am O Remote Wipe First you ll need to create a device specific password This password is tied to your phone and cannot be retrieved if you lose it Keep this information in a safe place in case you forget your credentials Factory reset is required if you forget this password e Create Account Credentials to access https manage blackphone ch Again the password selected must be at least 12 characters Whereas the device password is not retrievable a new account password for the website can be retrieved if you lose the old one That s why an email account is required in this step BLACKPHONE USER GUIDE 15 92 blackphone aa FB 11 32am O Remote Wipe Next you ll need to create a login name and password that you ll use to log into the desktop Remote Wipe portal If you forget you ll be able to retrieve
19. ed changes in the Power saving section of the Settings menu Charging your Blackphone Charge your Blackphone before the battery icon is empty Your Blackphone should be charged with a typical 5V USB DC charger Note that it is normal for the surface of the device to be warm to the touch while charging BLACKPHONE USER GUIDE 2 RR olsckphone Settings From the all apps screen tap the Settings icon to enter the system settings and make changes to any of the following a WiFi Turn the device s WiFi capabilities on or off by touching the slider When you turn WiFi on your Blackphone will scan for available networks By choosing the desired WiFi listing and typing the correct password you can use the selected network Bluetooth Turn Bluetooth functionality on or off by touching the slider Blackphone can automatically scan for available Bluetooth devices By pairing your Blackphone with another device you can transmit data between the paired devices Data usage tap this area to see detailed information about your device s data usage Sound tap to set Volume levels Ringtones your Default notification sound Tap sounds Screen lock sounds and various other audio options Display tap to make changes to your settings for Brightness Wallpaper Screen rotation Sleep time or font size Storage tap to view settings for your on board storage and your micro SD card Battery tap to check the
20. for usage against the head is 0 687W kg the highest SAR value for usage near the body is 0 893W kg While there may be differences between the SAR levels of various phones and at various positions they all meet the government requirements SAR compliance for body worn operation is based on a separation distance of 15 mm between the unit and the human body Carry this device at least 15 mm away from your body to ensure RF exposure level compliant with the set exposure standards To support body worn operation choose belt clips or holsters that do not contain metallic components and which maintain a separation of 15 mm between this device and your body RF exposure compliance with any body worn accessory that contains metal was not tested and certified and the use of such body worn accessories should be avoided BLACKPHONE USER GUIDE 28 92 olackohone Blackphone Limited Warranty DISCLAIMER This Limited Warranty does not affect your legal statutory rights under your applicable national laws relating to the sale of consumer products SGP Technologies SGP provides this Limited Warranty to you who have purchased the SGP product s included in the sales package Product SGP warrants to you that during the warranty period SGP or an SGP authorized service company will in a commercially reasonable time remedy defects in materials design and workmanship free of charge by repairing or should SGP in its discretion deem it necess
21. gainst the head with no separation and near the body with the separation of 15 mm 1 5 cm Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level the actual SAR level of the device while operating can be well below the maximum value This is because the phone is designed to operate at multiple power levels so as to use only the power required to reach the network In general the closer you are to a wireless base station antenna the lower the power output The exposure standard for wireless devices employing a unit of measurement is known as the Specific Absorption Rate or SAR The SAR limit set by the FCC is 1 6W kg and 1 6W kg by Industry Canada This device is complied with SAR for general population uncontrolled exposure limits in ANSI IEEE C95 1 1992 and Canada RSS 102 and had been tested in accordance with the measurement methods and procedures specified in OET Bulletin 65 Supplement C and Canada RSS 102 This device has been tested and meets the FCC and IC RF exposure guidelines when tested with the device directly contacted to the body The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for this model phone with all reported SAR levels evaluated as in compliance with the FCC RF exposure guidelines SAR information on this model phone is on file with the FCC and can be found under the Display Grant section of www fcc gov oet ea fccid after searching on FCC ID 2ACDKBP1 For this device the highest reported SAR value
22. ke note that the information on your external SD card will not be erased using this feature We recommend not storing sensitive information on the external SD e Brace for Impact allows you to remotely close the applications that you defined previously during the setup process The Power Offcommand will power off the device remotely If you have encrypted your device once it is switched off the information inside now will be secured BLACKPHONE USER GUIDE 17 Inicio Send Command to blackphone test Device Wipe z espa ol es Go Inicio Send Command to blackphone test Device Wipe Z Device Wipe Brace for impact Power Off espa ol es Go BLACKPHONE USER GUIDE 18 92 blackphone App Updater App Updater ensures that you have access to the latest releases and updates of apps that ship with your Blackphone By default App Updater will check for updates every day and notify you when an update is available Note App Updater was added to PrivatOS as of release 1 0 5 If you do not see App Updater on your phone ensure that you have updated to the latest version of PrivatOS When you open the app you will see a list of applications and their current status If updates are available for any of them App Updater will indicate it Using the button at the bottom you can also force the app to check for updates immediately There are three settings for App Updater which
23. manually To do so click here https support blackphone ch customer portal articles 1614222 i missed the qr scan in the activation wizard what now The QR code looks similar to this BLACKPHONE USER GUIDE 7 92 olackohone Use the included OR code to activate bundled apps e Step 6 If the QR code is correctly scanned a page will be shown indicating that the process has been performed successfully and showing the corresponding licenses that have been activated The user also has the option to have a copy of the subscription codes sent in an email for future reference Further support httos support blackphone ch customer portal articles 1662300 why didn t i get my license code email BLACKPHONE USER GUIDE 8 92 blackphone Step 6 of 7 D Two years of Disconnect Me private A browsing and VPN 1GB month N Two Years Silent Circle Mobile amp Y Three 1 Year Friends and Family Codes Two years of SpiderOak encrypted file storage 5GB Enter your e mail and we ll send your codes for reference and safe keeping If there is a problem during the activation process the user may activate the licenses manually To do so click here https support blackehone ch customer portal articles 1614222 i missed the qr scan in the activation wizard what now Step 7 Enjoy your Blackphone For helpful information about setting up your Silent Circle apps for encrypted calls and texts see th
24. ns Turning your Blackphone On or Off When your Blackphone is powered off press and hold the Power button to turn it on The phone will vibrate for a moment when it begins to boot When your Blackphone is powered on press and hold the Power button to trigger the Power off menu Choose Power Off to turn off your Blackphone Reboot to reboot it or tap anywhere outside of the menu to cancel Note If your display has turned off due to inactivity briefly press the Power button to wake it up Touchscreen Operation Use your fingers to manipulate icons buttons menus the on screen keyboard and other items on the touchscreen To select or activate something tap it To type something such as a name password or search term just tap where you wantto type An on screen keyboard will pop up allowing you to enter text Other common gestures include Touch amp hold to drag Touch 4 hold an item on the screen by touching it and not lifting your finger until an action occurs For example touch an icon on the Home screen and hold it When the Remove icon is shown on the screen dragging the selected icon to the Remove area will remove it from the Home screen You can also use touch and hold to reposition items on the Home screen Swipe or slide Quickly slide your finger across the surface of the screen without pausing For example you can slide a Home screen left or right to view adjacent Home
25. o protect the device when the screen is turned off This step is mandatory and cannot be skipped Step 2 of 7 A screen lock is the first line of defense for your data To protect your privacy you should always have a PIN PIN Please pick a PIN of at least 5 digits Password e Step 3 Device Encryption The user is encouraged to encrypt the device To complete the encryption the device must be plugged in and the battery should have at least an 80 battery charge if not encryption cannot be performed If the device is not encrypted the Blackphone will remind the user to consider encryption every three days The encryption process will take approximately 25 minutes This process WILL NOT encrypt the microSD card if one is present Further support httos support blackphone ch customer portal articles 1612222 how long will it take to encrypt my blackphone BLACKPHONE USER GUIDE 5 92 olackohone Step 3 of 7 Enabling encryption protects you when your device is turned off If you skip this step now we will remind you later Please charge your battery to 80 or higher before encrypting Currently 24 e Step 4 Data Connectivity The user is invited to connect to a data network He she can connect to a WiFi network if one is available Note WPS setup is not available in this step but can be used later or to a cellular network ifa SIM with an active data subscription is in the phone Imp
26. one version includes enhancements and customizations specific to the Blackphone environment but you can still find the most up to date and accurate information about how to use it on the K 9 Manual page on github https github com k9mail k 9 wiki Manual If you had installed K 9 on your Blackphone before the customized client became available please note that the two versions can be used separately However if you would like to migrate your email from the old version to the customized Blackphone version the process has been outlined here https support blackphone ch customer portal articles 17188797 how can i switch over to k 9 mail for blackphone BLACKPHONE USER GUIDE 22 92 blackphone Troubleshooting Blackphone will not turn on Connect Blackphone to the charger to ensure that the battery has sufficient charge Note that if your battery is completely discharged it may take some time before you can turn the device back on Blackphone is displaying text in the wrong language Please make sure that you have selected the correct default language for your device Set the default language in Settings gt Language amp input Audio files can t be played Blackphone cannot play audio files that are copy protected with digital rights management DRM Please ensure that only files that contain no copy protection are transferred to Blackphone A webpage will not display Please ensure tha
27. ortant note a data connection is needed to activate the Blackphone application suite licenses in next step A WiFi connection is preferred Important note If you are using WiFi for the initial setup period you will need an open WEP or WPA PSK secured network preferably WPA PSK You can later configure any network for use Specifically you cannot use a WPA enterprise PEAP TTLS etc network during setup because there is no way to provision certificates or run a browser during the first stages the setup process Further support https support blackphone ch customer portal articles 1612221 can i activate blackphone from a captive portal or enterprise wi fi connection BLACKPHONE USER GUIDE 6 92 blackphone Step 4 of 7 To complete your setup we need to access the web Wi Fi may be faster and more reliable than cellular Use Wi Fi blackphone Secured with WPA WPA2 PSK tecaula Secured with WEP hpsetup Unsecure Open 20p Secured with WPA WPA2 PSK MOVISTAR_F4DB Secured with WEP Add hidden network Br No SIM card present e Step 5 Scanning the QR code If a data connection is available the user will be invited to scan the QR code included in Blackphone s box Scanning the QR code will provision Silent Phone Silent Text and Disconnect licenses e If this step is skipped or the data connection is not good enough to automatically download the licenses the user may activate the licenses
28. s use the Security Center Your device is not encrypted Encryption protects the data on your device like applications settings and contacts while it is turned off Tap here to enable device encryption You have not yet enabled remote wipe Remote wipe allows you to erase all your settings emails contacts and saved data if your phone is lost or stolen Tap here to set up remote wipe GLOSSARY Default Privacy Settings Android Security 101 The following actions can be performed in the intro screen e Enable disable default privacy settings switch the Default Privacy Settings togale on or off ON means newly installed applications will NOT have access to private sensitive information such as contacts location messages or device BLACKPHONE USER GUIDE 10 92 blackphone settings OFF means newly installed applications will have access to private sensitive information as on any regular device Encrypt your Blackphone If you have not yet encrypted the Blackphone Security Center will show an option to do so labeled as Encryption Not Enabled To encrypt your Blackphone click on this button and follow the procedure Please note this process will take approximately 25 minutes and will require you to input a password any time you power on the phone Encryption is one of the very basic privacy and security settings that should be enabled on any phone carrying sensitive information Configure
29. status of the battery Power saving tap to activate the Dynamic Backlight Processor performance and nSaver settings Apps tap to see the lists of Downloaded Running and All apps installed on your device Location tap to view or change your Location settings Security tap to set or manage lock screen settings encryption and other security related settings Language amp input tap to set your default language and keyboard Backup amp reset tap to access the option to factory reset your device Note that this will erase all data m Add account tap to add an account to your device Date amp time tap to set the system time and date if needed these are typically set by your carrier automatically Accessibility tap to access various accessibility settings for your Blackphone About phone tap to view basic information about your Blackphone including system status and the current version of PrivatOS BLACKPHONE USER GUIDE 3 92 olackohone Blackohone Bundled Applications Blackphone Activation Wizard NOTE if you make a mistake and want to start over from the very beginning please see https support blackphone ch customer portal articles 1610834 how do i reset Before you do anything else make sure you are running the latest firmware Please see httos support blackphone ch customer portal articles 1668855 how do i update blackphone firmware
30. t responsible under this warranty for the operation availability coverage services or range of the cellular or other network or system Before SGP or an SGP authorized service company can repair or replace the Product the operator may need to unlock any SIM lock or other lock that may have been added to lock the Product to a specific network or operator In such situations kindly first contact your operator to unlock the Product Before having your device serviced please remember to make backup copies of all important content and data stored in your Product as content and data may be lost during repair or replacement of the Product SGP in a manner consistent with the provisions of the section entitled Limitation of SGP s Liability below shall not under any circumstances be liable either expressly or impliedly for any damages or losses of any kind whatsoever resulting from loss of damage to or corruption of content or data during repair or replacement of the Product All parts of the Product or other equipment that SGP has replaced shall become the property of SGP If the Product is found not to be covered by the terms and conditions of this Limited Warranty SGP and its authorized service companies reserve the right to charge a handling fee besides the costs of replacement materials and or pieces and a re stocking fee When repairing or replacing the Product SGP may use products or parts that are new equivalent to
31. t you have an active WCDMA GSM LTE data connection or active WiFi connection SUPPORT CONTACT INFORMATION For more information please visit https support blackphone ch BLACKPHONE USER GUIDE 23 RR olsckphone Blackphone Safety information Le LIME Be sure to read through this section before you turn on your Blackphone for the first Online help and support is available at https www blackphone ch Safe Operating Conditions Please observe the following guidelines while operating your Blackphone e Operating temperature Do not store your than 20 C or higher than 55 C even if it is fully turned off Do not operate your Blackphone at temperatures lower than 10 C or higher than 45 C Doing so may Blackphone at temperatures lower cause permanent damage the device s components e In vehicle use Stay in compliance with all local traffic regulations regarding mobile phone usage while operating a vehicle Do not rest your phone on top of a vehicle s airbag compartment should the airbag deploy the phone may be propelled toward you and cause serious injury Always secure your Blackphone while in a moving vehicle Do not mount your Blackphone in a location that will create an obstructed view of the road or other surroundings e Airport and in air use Your Blackphone can safely be passed through X ray machines at airport security When flying follow
32. ul interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications SGP makes no guarantee that interference will not occur If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the following measures may resolve the issue Reorient or relocate the receiving television or radio antenna Increase the distance between the device and receiver Ifthe interference was caused while the device was plugged in connect the device to an outlet on a circuit different from that of the receiver Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment BLACKPHONE USER GUIDE 27 92 blackphone Specific Absorption Rate SAR Information This phone is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio frequency RF energy set by the Federal Communications Commission of the United States and Industry Canada of Canada During SAR testing this device was set to transmit at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands and placed in positions that simulate RF exposure in usage a
33. with access to your location e Camera 8 Audio applications accessing or using your audio or video E etwork applications with access to your Internet connection By clicking on a specific application you can access the App Permission Details screen where you can view all the data access permissions requested by the application and modify them as indicated in the next bullet BLACKPHONE USER GUIDE 12 92 olackohone APPLICATION DETAILED PERMISSIONS SCREENS m ORR RELEY m App Permissions Details Camera com android camera2 Network access PRIVACY OTHERS Camera Camera amp Audio Record audio Camera amp Audio Read contacts Contacts Location Location Modify settings Other When on the App Permission Details screen you can select which types of data an application can access Switch each individual permission setting on or off by using the toggles Any change will take effect immediately and impact the application the next time it tries to access this data This includes the possibility of denying network access privacy data access or other permissions not related to data such as vibrate settings notifications etc A shield icon appears next to each app as an indicator of the level of protection that the current settings provide Full yellow shield means the app is running under the Default Privacy Settings which is the highest level of protection
34. y Service If you wish to make a claim under this Limited Warranty please return your Product or the affected part ifitis not the entire Product to an SGP authorized service company You can contact SGP by regular mail electronic means such as e mail and or telephone In order to expedite the process we encourage you to contact us via e mail or through other provided electronic means as you may get a more prompt and complete reply from our team BLACKPHONE USER GUIDE 29 RR olsckphone Any claim under this Limited Warranty is subject to you notifying SGP or an SGP authorized service company of the alleged defect within a reasonable time of it having come to your attention and prior to the expiry of the Warranty Period When making a claim under this Limited Warranty you will be required to provide 1 2 The Product or the affected part and The original proof of purchase which clearly indicates the name and address of the seller the date and place of purchase the product type and the IMEI or other serial number What is not covered 1 This Limited Warranty does not cover user manuals or any third party software settings content data or links whether included or downloaded in the Product whether included during setup assembly shipping or at any other time in the delivery chain or otherwise and in any way acquired by you SGP does not warrant that any SGP software will meet your requirements will work in
35. you can access by opening the app and clicking on the overflow menu icon on the top right e Automatically check if checked the app will check for updates every day e Notify when available if checked the app will notify you when updates are available e Wi Fi only if checked updates will only be downloaded when the device is on a wireless network This prevents App Updater from using your mobile device s data plan to download updates Blackphone recommends that you keep the default settings enabled to check for updates every day and be notified when they are available This will ensure that you maintain access to the latest features and security updates for your apps BLACKPHONE USER GUIDE 19 92 blackphone Silent Circle Mobile Overview When setting up your Silent Circle apps for the first time do so in the following order for the simplest setup 1 2 5 Launch Silent Contacts It will ask you to set up a password for the key manager Do not lose this password Launch Silent Phone It will ask you for your Silent Circle username and password Launch Silent Text No further action is needed your Silent Circle apps are now set UP Silent Phone Silent Phone is your secure mobile video and voice solution It provides you with HD quality calling over 3G 4G and WiFi networks using the ZRTP encryption software invented by Silent Circle co founder Phil Zimmermann and used worldwide The ZRTP software
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